What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Riga?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Riga is to bus via Chernivtsi which costs $160 - $190 and takes 45h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Riga?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $130 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Riga Central Bus Station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Riga. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Riga?

The distance between Istanbul and Riga is 1825 km. The road distance is 2365.9 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Riga without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 41h 44m and costs $140 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Riga?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Istanbul to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Riga bus from?

Istanbul to Riga bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Riga train from?

Istanbul to Riga train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Riga?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 41h 44m.

Where does the Istanbul to Riga bus arrive?

Istanbul to Riga bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

Where does the Istanbul to Riga train arrive?

Istanbul to Riga train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Riga is 2366 km. It takes approximately 32h 41m to drive from Istanbul to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 335+ hotels available in Riga.

Istanbul to Riga - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Riga by plane, bus, night train, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane IST - RIX
6h 25m
$132–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus Gns-02
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus 8252
41h 44m
$147–198
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
2d 3h
$282–508
Drive 2,365.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rigacar 2,365.9 km
32h 41m
$426–616
Bus via Chernivtsi
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus Gns-04 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus 8252
45h
$161–190
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus
2d 17h
$292–629

Istanbul (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

31Weekly Planes

4h 32mAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Riga.

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Distance: 1,825.4 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, and LOT fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Riga Central Bus Station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station in around 41h 44m.

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